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  • Enhancing Healing of Massive Rotator Cuff Tears: A Radiographic Evaluation of Bridging Allograft vs. Maximal Repair - A Randomized Control Trial

    The purpose of this study was to compare the radiographic results of bridging rotator cuff reconstruction (BRR) with dermal allograft and maximal repair for large or massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears.

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  • When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery

    Rotator cuff tears may require surgery to repair, but they can often heal with rest, physical therapy, and medication when needed. Discuss with your orthopedist when to have or not have rotator cuff surgery.

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  • Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Key Differences

    While they both fall under the "arthritis" umbrella and share certain similarities, these diseases have significant differences. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of cartilage that cushions your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your body's own tissues in the joints.

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  • The 4 Stages of Frozen Shoulder

    The four stages of frozen shoulder include pre-freezing, freezing, frozen, and thawing. These terms describe the typical progression of the condition from early symptoms to recovery.

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  • Self-Myofascial Release Techniques for Neck and Shoulders

    Self-myofascial release (SMR) is a technique used to manipulate the muscles used during an exercise program or for physical therapy reasons. It typically involves the use of foam rollers, balls, or other tools to help boost sports performance, reduce pain, or improve general fitness.

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  • PRP may offer longer-term improvements, pain relief vs. corticosteroids for tennis elbow

    While both corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma may be effective treatments for patients with lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, PRP may offer longer-term functional improvements and pain relief, according to published results.

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  • Causes of Pain Between the Shoulder Blades

    Upper back pain between the shoulder blades has many causes, including muscle strain, herniated discs, arthritis, or, less often, a serious health problem. Treatment for pain between the shoulder blades depends on the cause but frequently includes stretching and medications for pain.

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  • Deep learning enables faster, more accurate decisions for treatment of shoulder abnormalities

    QUT scientists have developed a deep learning framework to detect shoulder abnormalities such as fractures in X-ray images with 99% accuracy to enable clinicians to make correct and speedy decisions in emergency situations.

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  • Arthroscopic Subscapular Sling Procedure for Anterior Glenohumeral Instability Has Limitations: Dynamic Anterior Stabilization Using Long Head of Biceps Tendon May Represent a More Favorable Alternative

    Recently, for cases that fall between the need of arthroscopic repair and open procedures, surgeons have developed methods for using soft tissue grafts in order to create a “sling” effect and augment glenoid labral repair.

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  • Radial Head Elbow Fracture Treatment, Recovery Time, and More

    Radial head fractures are often caused by a fall onto an outstretched hand. They are most common in two groups of patients: elderly women with osteoporosis or young men as a result of significant trauma. This article discusses radial head fractures, what they are, and how they are treated. It also goes over the average recovery time for this type of injury.

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